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Foley police chief reports 204 calls in April, staffing interviews underway
Summary
Police Chief Katie McMillan reported 204 calls for service in April (354 year-to-date), noted increased assaults/domestics and nuisance enforcement, and said second-round interviews for an administrative assistant were completed after more than 50 applicants.
Chief Katie McMillan told the Foley City Council that April produced 204 calls for service and 354 calls through 2025 to date. She said assaults and domestic incidents were up — "some of the assaults at the school" — while harassment calls were down and city ordinance complaints (largely nuisance complaints) have increased as the department steps up enforcement.
McMillan explained the department is transitioning to a new records system that aggregates certain categories; vehicle unlocks and similar entries now appear under a broader "assist person" or miscellaneous heading, which affects how traffic stops and vehicle unlocks are reported. She also said the department completed predatory vendor checks for the quarter.
On staffing, McMillan said she and a colleague completed second-round interviews for an administrative assistant position, noting the hiring process included more than 50 applicants and multiple interview rounds. She also mentioned engagement in community activities related to Foley Fun Days, including planning a bicycle rodeo with roughly 58 bikes expected.
No formal council action was taken on police staffing at the meeting; the hiring item had been approved earlier under the consent agenda according to the transcript.
